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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
3
A massive blaze swept a downtown block leaving one building a total loss. The Pearl City fire destroyed lumber and flatshed material, with the conflagration visible for miles and damaging the Sterneman block and an adjoining structure. Community leaders raise questions about contractor losses in nearby towns and ongoing sewerage system debates.
Cedar Rapids readers discuss Tafts rural credit proposal. Iowa farmers show less interest. towns rely on bank loans or private lending. Residents note some districts could benefit, but widespread need for a rural credit system in Iowa remains doubtful. Muscatine sees attention as Roach and Mugasor fire damages draw visitors.
West Liberty Dec 13 Harr Hower of Seattle Washington left Thursday morning after visiting friends in Seattle for the past week to travel to Salt Lake City Utah before returning home Mrs Carrie Eathirt recursed to local news note remains incomplete in transit
A 19th century style reminiscence notes school openings with crowded rooms at schoolhouse No 1 and strong attendance elsewhere. It recalls Mrs. H Brewster’s 70th birthday and a cold morning trip to Davenport. It reflects Thanksgivings and a grand ball, the death of Dr S M Cobb, and Miss Corrine Arnold visiting Keota en route to Davenport. Local names include Mrs H Brewster and Dr S M Cobb.
A West Liberty area page records a charming home wedding at the Rockalotlow farm on the county line as Maule M. marries Theodore Parry with family and friends in attendance. The reception features pink and white carnations, a Lohengrin march, and a train trip to Chicago before returning to the Parry farm. Also noted are obsequies for Miss Corrie Harrigan and community updates including visits, relocations, and social club elections.
An old advertisement touts Zemo as the instant remedy for skin irritation and inflammation. It claims rapid absorption and no residue, with a large bottle offered for sale by W. Rose I Medicine Co. in St. Louis and locally by Henderson Drug Co in Muscatine at reduced trial prices.
An old advertisement touts Mayr’s Wonderful Stomach Remedy as a universal cure for appendicitis gall stones gastritis dyspepsia and related ailments. It claims over one hundred thousand sufferers were cured after dangerous surgeries and promotes Muscatine Henderson Co as a point of sale with other druggists listed. The piece ends with an obituary-like tribute to a departed person.
A Wilton community news item reports the Mothers and Daughters Gout ivy Home Club hosted a Christmas program with songs recitations and solos. Santa Claus distributed candy sacks, and a delicious lunch followed. Attendees included residents from Muscatine and nearby areas, with several local marriages and visits noted.
Daily social items recount visits and travels among Jeno Killion Katherine Feely Rock Island Smilth Moscow Bernard Cook Tipton Rock Island Katherine McEwiggen returns to work Reverend Winter and wife of Moline visit then depart Y P A officers install Newton Lang Reuben Koenig Clare Hahn Esther Hate Lula Hahn Geo Brown as president vice president and secretaries.
In Millersburg on December 2 to 7 residents traveled to Aledo and Galesburg for business, visitation, and shopping. Several families visited relatives, attended church activities, and reported sickness or recovery. A. J. Scranton and Mrs. Scranton are in poor health, a grand juror was chosen, and Mrs. Tellisiie Waelolan’s funeral was held. A large gray wolf was shot near Lown, valued at 75 dollars for its scalp and hide.
Keota items list residents arriving from Canada and North Dakota to spend winter with families, visits from Michigan and Sigourney residents, a move by Harry Page's blacksmith shop half ownership, plans for a January Antes Glee Club concert, and a note about Lucile Richardson keeping house near Waltham.
Advert shows Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural aid to restore bowel movement without harsh medicines or laxatives. Claims provide gentle, non irritating action and no griping, recommending a mix with olive oil for regularity. Available 250 per box from The Olive Tablet Co Columbus Ohio.
The Keota community greets the marriage of Myron Matthews and Miss Richardson celebrated last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Matthews arrived in Keota Tuesday evening and will stay two weeks, then reside near Webster on a farm after January 1. The note ends with a playful line about seeping year days and girls applying.
The Ladies of the Women’s Relief Corps will gather Friday afternoon at the tank ball to elect officers. Also noted are local moves and travel updates including Mrs. C. Manly ill in Muscatine, family moves, and several residents returning from Texas.
White Prairie Grange meets Thursday evening December 12 for annual officer selection and other business. A. B. Ewer left for Oskaloosa Iowa to attend the State Grange meeting. Mrs Henry Windles children have had measles.
ABE MARTIN notes the plays on words about his candidacy as president seeming unlikely while commenting on Melg heon Hall and Jy with figures connected to East Lynne. The humor centers on a humorous voice and local references with playful exaggeration.
A nephew of Harman Keoppen who spent the summer at the Keay pen home returned to his home at Pooria I Thursday. Herman Keoppen and sons and the nephew spent Wednesday evening at John Mavrer's.
We offer Mississippi land ideal for melons, Irish potatoes, cabbage and more with three crops yearly and early spring market profits. Sugar cane and corn provide solid income. former Davenport broker earned 420 dollars per acre raising truck. We arrange payments to fit income. Send a card to learn what you can do on this land for $16.00. SIDER HYNES WATTS 40 years in Davenport News. Telephone 242 201-202 Putnam Building.
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